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Thursday, January 17, 2013

A Primitive Gathering

I spent a very fun day in a neighboring valley being instructed in all things wool by none other than Lisa Bongean, of Primitive Gatherings. Some of you are smirking now, I'm sure, because I've often said I would never do wool. What can I say--Lisa designs the most gorgeous and whimsical wool applique patterns, like the one below. I'm hooked (okay, Julie, you can say, "I told you so!", and Karen, I know you are probably smiling to yourself).

This is the fun snowman we stitched today.

It isn't really this dark. I took the photo without a flash because it washed out the details. And we started on this block of stitched words. My goodness, I haven't done embroidery stitches in decades!

The snowman quilt hanging here behind Lisa is the pattern we were using. It also comes in a smaller version, which is one of the kits I have on order. I don't have a wall big enough to hang the larger version.

The class was a beehive of activity all day.

I didn't get a photo of the mini flower quilt that I also ordered. How did I miss that? Well, Friday night is a dinner and trunk show, so hopefully I will get a photo of it then. It is incredible and I don't know what makes me think I can do it. : )
I did bring home these, because I don't have enough projects and I have all the time in the world.

I attended with a sweet new friend and you can see the two of us here with Lisa at the end of the day.

Lisa is so real and down to earth. What a delight! I enjoyed her no-nonsense approach, her sense of humor, and her teaching methods. The speed with which this woman can do the blanket stitch boggles my mind.
We had the pleasure of her company at our lunch table and enjoyed getting to know her a little bit more.

You can see Lisa's post about the day here. You may recognize a face or two. : )

That looks like so much fun! I love wool appliqué but haven't done too much of it. I do have a collection of wool, however, with plans and patterns - I wish I had as much time as you seem to have! Hee Hee! The snowman is so cute. I don't know if I should even look at the trunk show...

I knew you would love it! Glad you had a great time and have a new addiction!! Good job shopping, too - you picked some good ones. I have that little pin cushion kit laying here - you would think I could take the time to at least make that!

What fun for you - I worked at our new LQS yesterday & those lsnowman kits are ready to go -all tied up with a ribbon (the shop is opening in about a week) agree Lisa does a super job from instructing to preparing kits. She did a workshop at our guild a few years ago & it was the best! And her fabulous shop is only 2 hours away from here.....

Enjoy your project - it will be a treasure for you filled with good memories!

Her designs are wonderful and whimsical, I agree! I have bought several of the smaller kits and have a table mat in progress (nearly done!). What a great day you had. You probably know that Lisa's booth at any quilt show is jam packed with shoppers all day long.

Yay! It sounds like you're hooked on wool Janet~! Welcome to the club.... Was your class held at the fire station like usual? I know you'll enjoy the trunk show tonight and I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures!

Sounds like a really fun day. I bought some wool scraps and a little wool kit to make a pin cushion last year, but haven't touched either. I hope you do better than me - hopefully getting a start in class will help. Lisa does have beautiful designs. Snowmen are so cute!

What fun this looked like!! I love playing in wool -- your needle just goes through it so smoothly. Your sweet little patterns are such fun!! Can't wait to see 'em finished up. You're such a pretty lady, Janet! It's a nice shot of the three of you!! :)

About Me

My priorities are my faith, family, freedom and fun. I have a wonderful husband, four great grown children and five precious grandchildren. I love to quilt, read, walk, garden, make soap, watch old movies and play Euro-style board games. I am trying to come to terms with gluten-free baking.